How did I do on my first flemish twist string?

[maxpetros]

Hey guys,

Just got finished up with my first attempt at a flemish twist string. I was following along to Ryan Sanpei's YouTube video (great job, it was super easy to follow!) I learned a few things already. I know I need a higher strand count for sure, I used 20 strands of 8190f and it's a little thin. I came up a little long on the overall length, hence all the twists. I believe that's attributed to not continuing the flemish twist long enough back down the string. Otherwise the process was fairly simple.
So how does it look construction wise? What do you guys prefer for strand count with this material? How does my serving job look? Any other pointers would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Max

-Don't worry about being too harsh, figured my first few strings will be throwaways till I get the process down.

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[Soonerlongbow]

I’ve never made a string but it looks good to me.

[Bchunter1]

Looks nice , I do my own endless loop but have not tried a Flemish twist.


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[Macatawa]

Max,
Looks great to me...

BTW - welcome to the Gang   

[drewsbow]

looking good

[kenneth butler]

Looks good. That should be more than enough strands. Did you pad the loops? Not sure why you think it is too thin. If it is nock fit. You can pad the serving,use a thicker serving,Teflon tape under the serving,and even double serve. What ever you need for good nock fit. On the length when you twist the second loop double it back forming the loop then measure the length. Add a little more twist in the loop,or un- twist it and start the twist a little sooner or later as needed. Measure the string stretched out and even then allow a little for stretch as your twists pull tighter, under tension.  Hope that helps. >>>----> Ken

[maxpetros]

Looks good. That should be more than enough strands. Did you pad the loops? Not sure why you think it is too thin. If it is nock fit. You can pad the serving,use a thicker serving,Teflon tape under the serving,and even double serve. What ever you need for good nock fit. On the length when you twist the second loop double it back forming the loop then measure the length. Add a little more twist in the loop,or un- twist it and start the twist a little sooner or later as needed. Measure the string stretched out and even then allow a little for stretch as your twists pull tighter, under tension.  Hope that helps. >>>----> Ken

Thanks guys. No I didnt pad the loops. And I just figured it was too skinny as nock fit was a little sloppy using .020 serving. Double serving is a good idea. As for folding over the second loop to check the length, when I measure should I have a length .5-1" longer than the finished length I want?(to account for twists)

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[kenneth butler]

Serving comes in different sizes. That is usually enough to get correct nock fit unless you build very skinny strings.  If you allowed extra length for twists that is why your string came out too long. It will stretch and tighten enough to allow you to put a few twists in it. In fact with b-55 I make them up to an inch short then stretch them. >>>----> Ken

[maxpetros]

Serving comes in different sizes. That is usually enough to get correct nock fit unless you build very skinny strings.  If you allowed extra length for twists that is why your string came out too long. It will stretch and tighten enough to allow you to put a few twists in it. In fact with b-55 I make them up to an inch short then stretch them. >>>----> Ken

Got it. And I figured .020 would be good becusse when I ordered strings I normally get .019 halo for a 16 strand d-97 string and that gave me perfect nock fit

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[kenneth butler]

I forgot one more little tip.  I take the serving string and just wrap it around the string a 1/2 dozen times,pull it tight and hold it. Try your arrows on for nock fit and adjust as necessary. I hate to get one served then find the nocks too tight or too loose. >>>>----> Ken

[SteveB]

My 8190F strings are 20 strands standard padded to 28 in the loops.
Very thin material so makes a thin string even with 20 strands - I base thickness on an actual measurement and not something as widely variable as strand count.
.025 62xs serving applied tight gives a finished dia od .110 - perfect for many .098 nocks like gold tip.
I've seen no gains of any kind going with a string dia that requires anything greater than a .024/5 center serving for typical nock fit.

Be aware 8190, 8190f are no longer being made and getting more difficult to find.
Its replacement, Mercury, is even thinner and a great product.

[dirtguy]

Nice job! 

[SCATTERSHOT]

Very nice! Looks like you have been making strings for years.